Physical Therapist Assistant

Put Your Purpose To Work at PHSFind purpose and passion in your work with a team focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling to serve. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry, focused on serving older adults, empowering them to live their best lives wherever they call home! You benefit from a cohesive, in-house therapy team and supportive organization with opportunities to learn and grow.Optage is the Home & Community based division of PHS and is seeking a Full Time integrated Physical Therapist Assistant serving in both a home health and out patient care environment in communities throughout the Twin Cities metro area including Cottage Grove and Apple Valley.$1,000 Hiring BonusSCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday - FridayWHY BECOME A THERAPIST WITH PHS?Great work/life balance and flexible schedulesCompetitive pay and annual increasesUse your strengths to serve multiple settings – TCU/SNF, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health, and OutpatientSpend more time with your residents/clients with reasonable productivity expectationsPaid mileage and drive time if traveling between communitiesAccess to online continuing education courses & podcastsScholarship program – awards up to $5,250 per year!May be eligible for Public Service Loan ForgivenessOpportunities for growth and internal promotion!ResponsibilitiesAs a Physical Therapist Assistant you will be responsible to:Provide treatment per the established plan of care and in accordance with physician orders.Assist in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate interventions.Continuously assess changes in functional deficits and adjust treatment as appropriate.Provide education to residents/clients, families, caregivers, and staff.Collaborate with therapist on observations, progress towards goals, and recommended updates to plan of care and discharge.Provide accurate and timely documentation & billing in electronic medical record.Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.Coordinate with therapist on supervisory visits per regulations.Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team.QualificationsGraduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.Current licensure in the state(s) of practice as required.Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.Pay RangeThe estimated starting pay range for this role is $30.24 - $34.57 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS's typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee's qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.BenefitsFull-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSAEmployer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health PlansLife insurance (AD&D)Retirement, with eligibility for an employer matchHoliday pay and extended sickFull and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:Vision insuranceVoluntary short-term & long-term disabilityAccident & hospitalization coverageEducation assistance programsAll employees:Accrue PTO (Paid time off)Same-day payEmployee assistance program (EAP)College partnership educational discountsAccess to Learn to Live ResourcesAbout PHSPresbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.